The Exploration Stage of the pre-law process is essential. Students interested in pursuing law should invest in exploring whether law is the right fit for them. If they come to the conclusion that a law degree will help them achieve their professional goals, they should find opportunities that allow them to foster skills that will be relevant and helpful to the study and practice of law. This may include spending time understanding the diverse ways lawyers use their educational experience every day, the process of applying to law school, and the required steps for becoming a licensed attorney.
Attorneys do many different things. Students interested in this path must explore the different things they do and assess how their individual skill sets line up with possible practice areas. Keep in mind that a student does not need to know what practice area they might be interested in prior to starting law school, but it helps to be aware of all of the possibilities.